Desmanthus illinoensis (Illinois Bundleflower) Size:1 gal rock garden or any perennial

rock garden or any perennial garden

it performs best in full sun

Rock Penstemon dies to the ground in the winter but comes back in the spring

cut the seed stalks before maturing

It provides a striking vertical element in the garden and its seed heads work well in dried flower arrangements

Desmanthus illinoensis (Illinois Bundleflower) Size:1 gal rock garden or any perennialIllinois Bundleflower is a woody, bushy perennial featuring mimosa like leaves that fold in strong sunlight and when touched. Ball like flowers are small, whitish in color. Seedpods are leathery, twisted and quite ornamental. They make a good addition to dried arrangements. As a legume, Illinois Bundleflower helps to build the soil. It is adaptable, and grows in a variety of soils, except for coarse sands and heavy clays. In nature, it is found